Zero Trust Security

About the Author

My journey with computers began, as it did for many others, with playing video games. Initially, my goal was to become a game developer, which led me to get a master’s degree in computer science. Although that dream didn’t materialise, I instead joined the Danish Army as a cyber specialist for the army intelligence within the electronic warfare division. Because of the classified nature of my work, I cannot delve into specifics; however, my job generally involved expanding the utility of cyber capabilities within operations, focusing on SIGINT, OSINT and all-source intelligence while also supporting other departments such as HUMINT, PSYOPS and IMGINT. After three years with the army intelligence, I joined Bluewater Shipping, a major Danish shipping company. Initially serving as a solution architect for all internally developed software, my role shifted to information security following a significant cyberattack on the company. As the sole security engineer, I oversaw the entire operation pipeline, including defining and implementing detection rules, incident response and much more. Another three years passed, and the government offered me the opportunity to join as a security specialist. The knowledge I’ve gained throughout my journey is an amalgamation of research, reading white papers, taking courses, taking certifications and taking part in Capture the Flag challenges.